But, according to officials, visitors will now have to remember to pay their parking or drop-off tariff within 24 hours of leaving the bay.
Nikki Bains, Head of Planning, Transport and Strategy at Birmingham Airport said: “Scheduled to launch this Spring, the new barrier-free system will simplify passenger drop-offs, enhance vehicular surface access by offering a smoother and faster experience.
“By minimising waiting times for drivers, it will enhance traffic flow and improve efficiency across the area.”
Regular visitors will likely be aware of the update when they see the barriers removed but infrequent fliers or first-time visitors may not understand the changes.
Payments can be handled in advance through their Autopay service which will automatically deduct any fees after leaving the car park.
Road users will also have the option to pay the charge later on at home or before getting in their vehicles at one of the usual on-site machines.
The Elmdon multi-storey car park was set to fully adopt the new number plate system in February with the drop-off facilities adopting the tools from Spring 2025.
To stop off at Birmingham Airport’s Premium Drop Down site, motorists should expect to pay £6 for just 0-15 mins.
This increases to £11 for 15-20 minutes with road users charged £17 if they stay between 20-25 minutes.
Birmingham Airport has not revealed what penalties motorists could receive if they don’t pay the fee or forget but a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) should be expected.
This is likely to be around a £100 fine or £50 if paid within the first 14 days of a fee being issued.
